Mourning in Monaco

Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich, left background, plays by the open coffin of late Prince Rainier III, April 13, 2005, at the chapel of the Monaco Palace, as his family prays, at right. From left to right: Prince Albert II, Princess Caroline, her son Andrea, and Princess Stephanie.

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A man carries a wreath of flowers outside the Monaco cathedral, April 14, 2005, on the eve of Prince Rainier III's funeral.

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Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich, right, plays by the coffin of late Prince Rainier III at the chapel of the Monaco Palace, as a guard looks on, April 13, 2005.

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A black ribbon hangs from the picture of late Prince Rainier III in a shop's window display in Monaco, April 7, 2005, a day after the 81-year-old sovreign died. The list of dignitaries expected at his funeral included French President Jacques Chirac and a number of Europe's kings, queens and princes.

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A mourner wipes away tears in front of Monaco's palace after paying a final tribute to Prince Rainier III, April 10, 2005. The royal family was observing a three-month period of mourning.

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The body of Prince Rainier III, surrounded by Monaco guards, lies in state in the Monaco Palace chapel, April 10, 2005. Prince Rainier III died April 6, 2005, a few weeks after Prince Albert, his only son and heir, assumed his father's royal duties. Prince Rainier's funeral was to take place April 15.

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Prince Rainier III lies in state, surrounded by Monaco guards in the Monaco Palace chapel, April 10, 2005. A constant stream of visitors had already paid respects to Rainier, who will be buried next to his late movie star wife, Grace Kelly.

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Mourners take shelter under umbrellas as they stand in line in front of Monaco's palace to pay a final tribute to Prince Rainier III, April 10, 2005.

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A passerby walks past the world-famous Monte-Carlo casino in Monaco, April 6, 2005. The casino was closed after Prince Rainier III of Monaco died early that morning following heart, kidney and breathing problems. He was 81 and had been in the hospital for weeks.

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Taxis bearing black ribbons in memory of Prince Rainier III line up in a street of Monaco, April 7, 2005, a day after the 81-year-old died. For his funeral, the tiny principality was to be protected by about 1,200 police officers and other security personnel. The French army, air force and marines would also help protect foreign delegations.

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Monaco flags fly at half staff, April 6, 2005, after Prince Rainier III's death. He was 81. Visible in background is Monaco's palace.

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Guards with black fabric on their drums walk outside the Monaco palace during the guard change, April 6, 2005, in Monaco. The fabric denotes mourning for Prince Rainier III.

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Candles burn next to a picture of the late Prince Rainier III, on display at the Sainte Devote chapel, in Monaco, April 7, 2005, a day after the 81-year-old died.

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People stop at the flower-adorned grave of Prince Rainier III's wife, Grace Kelly, in Monaco's cathedral. Prince Rainier III, who died April 6, 2005, was to be buried next to her after his funeral Mass April 15.

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A view of the central court of the Monte Carlo Tennis Open tournament in Monaco, April 11, 2005, shows flags at half staff in memory of Monaco's ruler Prince Rainier III. Most businesses in Monaco returned to normal, a strong signal that new ruler Prince Albert II, is determined not to let his father's death overly cloud the wealthy principality's reputation as a playground to the rich and its business of making money.

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Workers carry floral wreaths past a guard at Monaco Palace, April 13, 2005, in preparation for Prince Rainier III's funeral. Kings, queens and princes from throughout Europe were expcted to attend.